Team ABTA - Support Brain Tumor Research & Patient Programs | ABTA

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Team ABTA is made up of dedicated individuals who run, bike or swim the extra mile to raise funds for brain tumor research and patient programs. From people who’ve never run more than a mile to annual marathoners, members of Team ABTA all have a common goal, to find a cure.

A group of friends who biked across Iowa in honor of their friend who was diagnosed with GBM.
A six-year Anaplastic Astrocytoma survivor who runs the Bank of America Chicago Marathon every year since her diagnosis.
A brain tumor support group leader who tackles 13.1 miles for her first-ever race to support patients and their loved ones.

Team ABTA Participating Events

Click on the event title for more information.

Choose Your
Own

Anytime
Anywhere

Walt Disney World®
Marathon Weekend

January 7-11, 2026
Orlando, FL

United Airlines NYC Half Marathon

March 16, 2025
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Flying Pig
Marathon

May 4, 2025
Cincinnati, OH

Bank of America
Chicago Marathon

October 12, 2025
Chicago, IL

BMW Berlin
Marathon

September 21, 2025
Berlin, Germany
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Life Time Chicago
Half Marathon

September 28, 2025
Chicago, IL

Life Time Chicago
Half Marathon

REGISTRATION CLOSED
May 19, Chicago, IL

Marine Corps
Marathon

October 27
Arlington, VA

TCS
NYC Marathon

November 2nd, 2025
NYC, NY

Tokyo
Marathon

March 1, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
Apply (Deadline 4/8/2025)

Interested in joining Team ABTA?

Complete the form or contact Lily McNally at lmcnally@abta.org

First Name

Last Name

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What events are you interested in?

Choose Your Own

Participate in any race or activity of your choosing⁠—we’ll provide all the tools you’ll need to fundraise.

Team ABTA – 2025 BMW Berlin Marathon Application

Apply to run with Team ABTA in the 2025 BMW Berlin Marathon on September 21, 2025. We have a limited number of entries and are accepting applications between February 11^th and February 18^th. If accepted, applicants will be notified on February 21^st

If accepted, there is a $200 non-refundable registration fee and a $4,500 fundraising commitment. Included is a race entry, Team ABTA gear, a fundraising page, and optional free virtual training with Runcoach Premium.

If you have questions, please contact Lily McNally, ABTA Campaign Manager, lmcnally@abta.org

First Name

Last Name

Email

Birthdate

Phone Number

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Have you run with Team ABTA Before?

If yes, please list race and year

Have you run a marathon before?

If yes, please list race and year

What is your connection to the brain tumor community?

Please share in detail why you would like to run with Team ABTA for the 2025 Berlin Marathon?

What is your fundraising goal? Minimum fundraising commitment is $4,500

Please tell us how you plan on raising money for American Brain Tumor Association.

How did you hear about ABTA?

If accepted, would you be open to the ABTA marketing team sharing your story and following your race journey?

Tokyo Marathon Application

Apply to run with Team ABTA in the 2026 Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2026. We have a limited number of entries and are accepting applications through April 8th. If accepted, applicants will be notified on April 11^th.

If accepted, there is a $230 non-refundable registration fee and a $5,000 fundraising commitment. Included is a race entry, Team ABTA gear, a fundraising page, and optional free virtual training with Runcoach Premium.

If you have questions, please contact Lily McNally, ABTA Campaign Manager, lmcnally@abta.org

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Email

Birthdate

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Have you run with Team ABTA Before?

Yes No

If yes, please list race and year

Have you run a marathon before?

Yes No

If yes, please list race and year

What is your connection to the brain tumor community?

Please share in detail why you would like to run with Team ABTA for the 2026 Tokyo Marathon?

What is your fundraising goal? Minimum fundraising commitment is $5,000

Please tell us how you plan on raising money for American Brain Tumor Association.

How did you hear about ABTA?

If accepted, would you be open to the ABTA marketing team sharing your story and following your race journey?

Yes No